The Bipolar Runner

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Jacqui Louise Swallow has lived with bipolar disorder all her life battling crippling anxiety debilitating depression and destructive whirlwind manic episodes. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The only thing that has consistently helped her more than medication practising gratitude or mindfulness is running. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What began as a few small steps through tears and inertia culminated in Jacqui completing the Melbourne Marathon in 2023. At her pace this accomplishment meant roughly six hours of continuous running. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This is the story of her journey-one of pushing and challenging herself defying expectations and achieving something truly exceptional.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>